Here are the possible scenarios for how the election could play out.

Junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha, appears poised for victory after his army-linked party made a strong showing in Sunday's poll.

The election, which saw an insipid 64 percent turnout, was held under new laws written by the military.

All television stations repeated the rare statement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn moments before polls opened across the country.

As voters flock to polling stations, Thais all over the country must decide whether they want Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay in power or pack and go home.

The boisterous final push before the 24 March showdown was infused with rarely seen levels of excitement.

A summary of some of the major political parties contesting the 24 March election in Thailand.

Prayut has kept a tight grip on the country through a military-drafted constitution while investing in infrastructure.

The return of democracy comes with its own risks: a possible messy exit from repressive military rule that is clouding the economic outlook.

There is no telling whether the country that has seen more than 30 military coups will not see another.